Virginia Union University's Brittini Martin scored 15 points, but Virginia State University defeated the Lady Panthers 59-49 on Saturday, January 14, in Petersburg, Va.

VUU's Bruni Martinez pulled down a team-high 11 rebounds in the game.

"This is obviously always going to be a tough game because VSU is our arch-rival," said VUU Head Women's Basketball Coach Tierra Terry.  "Virginia State came out and played well, and I personally feel that some little things killed us.  We gave up too many points in the paint, had some turnovers that they capitalized on, and had some defensive slip-ups that we'll need to work on."

Virginia Union will now return to Barco-Stevens Hall to face Lincoln (Pa.) University at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 18.